Halas Signals Continued Bears Leadership After Title
Chicago Bears owner coach George Halas, 68, said he plans to continue with the team next year, praising the new defense and aiming to improve the offense. He cited harmony from camp in Indiana, the defense’s strength, and a focus on ball control and passing drills as key to the title run and future plans.
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Richard J. Daley
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Los Angeles
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Rensselaer
Indiana
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Iveen
Irean Bay
Giants
Mnhaca
N.Y
John Farrington
Jesse Whittenton
Whittenton
Farrington
Alert Bears
Y. A.tittle
Frank Gifford
Bennie McRae
Bennie
Gifford
del Shatner
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Larry Mortis
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Tittle
Shotner
Mat
Ed O'Bradovich
Joe Morrison
O'Bradovich
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Navy Star Pat Donnelly Hurt Likely. Will Start vs Texas
Navy fullback Pat Donnelly, the leading rusher, sustained a thigh injury in practice but was described as likely to start the Cotton Bowl against national champion Texas. Coach Joe Hardin indicated Donnelly could play only a few snaps if able, with a plan to proceed without him if needed.
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Dallas
Navy
Pat Donnelly
Texas
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Army
Longhorns
Hardin
Donnally
Verne Donnelly
Charleston
Kell
Meyer
Maumee
Ohio
Hay
Watt
Dulles
Austrexas
Darrel Roysil
David McWilliams
Matter
John Condoly
Connally
Old Friends Send Warm Greetings Across the Nation
A three week office absence for vacation prompts a flood of holiday notes from old friends including Joe Silverman of Lincoln Neb Joe Ryan of Miami Rene A Henry of San Francisco Dave Frierson of Cincinnati and many others. Lipons family visits Puerto Rico en route to San Antonio and Portland while John Lipon will manage in the Pacific Coast League next season. A retirement note from Mahre Stark adds to the season’s yard gathering memories.
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Joe Silverman
Lincoln
Neb
Joe Ryan
Miami
Rene A. Henry
San Francisco
Dave Frierson
Cincinnati
Peg
Bill Bolden
Billings
Mont
Jake Siener
Indianapolis
Rullie Hemsley
Silver Springs
Dave Barber
Rer
Calnesville
Fla
Frank Skaff
Latherville
Red Masworth
Greensboro
Cy Tillman Lyons
Milwaukee
Gabe Paul
Grayle Howlett
Cleveland
Maryin Milkes
Los Angeles
Kim Campbell
Bob Steinhilper
Detroit
Tony Attanasio
Stamford
Ponce
Puerto Rico
San Antonio
Portland
Ore
John
Mahre Stark
Grandfellow
J. Neill Sappington
Junior High Games Kick Off After Holiday Break
Undefeated Thomas Jefferson visits Hulton as county junior high teams resume action. St. Albans and Dunbar open strong in Lower Kanawha Valley play with Clendenin, Hayes, and others set for today's games. detailed standings and schedules follow for city and valley conferences.
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Thomas Jeferl
Hulton
St. Albans
Campanella Ruffing Appling Vie For Baseball Hall
Famed players Campanella Ruffing and Appling lead the Baseball Hall of Fame ballot as voters weigh the 75 percent threshold for election. The biennial balloting, announced by BBWAA secretary Hy Turkin, lists 26 players newly eligible including Kell Jamoo Maglie and other standouts from the era.
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API
Roy Campa
Pee 7Nella
Dizey
Charles
Red
Ap Hall of Fame
Fisehall Writers of America
Actiive
Eile
Hy Wnwily
BBWAA
George Kell
Bob Jamoo
Sal
Barber
Maglie
Willie Shoemaker Sets All Time Race Riding Record at Santa Anita
On December 31 1955 Willie Shoemaker rode Mercenary 70 to victory at Santa Anita to set an all time race riding record. BRWAA members of ten year standing were mailed ballots with 20 day return window and final January week to tally. If no candidate gains 75 percent a supplementary top 30 poll will decide. Ballots list up to nineteen or fewer names. Highest ordered votes over 7 percent of past votes elects to Hall of Fame. ties yield multiple inductees.
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Teal Dulks
Chit
Bill Staag Hi Holden
Mon ‘Est
Virginia
Jana
Montana
Charleston
New Yort
Maey
Bill Fooke
Weenie
Toul
VMI
West Virginia
Meng Hoory
WVU
Munperces
San Francisco
Lernen
Newell
Burkhannon Upshur Tigh
Ehue
Muad
Buckhannen
Shineston
Weaver
Philip Barbour High
Diearand Philippy
Philip Barbour
Willie Shoemaker
Santa Anita
Hi Brwaa
Hall of Fame
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Six Turnesa golfers named outstanding golf family of year
The Turnesa brothers from Westchester County are chosen as the outstanding golf family of the year by the Metropolitan Golf Writers Association. Willie, Jim, Mike, Phil, Doug, and other Turnesas have held numerous titles including Willie and Jim’s past major wins. U S Sen Abraham Ribicoff will be principal speaker at the dinner. William H Jennings elected special merit award recipient for charity golf fundraising.
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API
Turnesa
Dan
Metropolitan Golf Writers Association
Mond
Turnesas
Westchester County
Willie
United St
Jim
Bobby Jones
Walter Hagen
Mike
Ben Hogan
Phil Wind Doug
Abraham Ribicoff
Dcane
Hearts
Cehvation and Welfare
William H. Jennings
United Hospital Building Fund
Port Chester
N.Y
Jennings
A's Finley wins rent-free stay at Municipal Stadium
In a thawing dispute, Charles Finley and Kansas City officials agreed he may occupy Athletics offices and equipment at Municipal Stadium rent-free until January 10. Finley pushed to dispel rumors of no renewal and contrasted his terms with the Chiefs deal. City officials and Finley noted cautious progress toward a longer arrangement with revenue-sharing terms and a possible renewal option.
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Tigley
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Louisville
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Athletics
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Kanaun City
Joe Crouin
Pat Friday
Tinley
Sharpe
Davis
Chicago
Chiefs
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Oregon and SMU Set for Sun Bowl Clash Today
Oregon and Southern Methodist prepared for Tuesday’s 20th Sun Bowl matchup with cold weather and dust reducing visibility. Coach Len Casanova’s Oregon squad practiced amid frigid conditions and promotions anticipated a weather break, as Sun Bowl tickets remain largely unsold. Quarterback Soh Berry was named starter alongside backfield mates Dennis Keller Larry Jon Hill and fullback Ly Bain.
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Sun Bowl
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Sunland Park
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Soh Berry
Dennis Keller
Larry Jon Hill
Ly Bain
Southern Football Thriving in Postseason Matchups
AP reports strong post season form for Southern and Southwestern teams with hopes high for remaining games. Key clashes include Texas vs. Nebraska in the Cotton Bowl Dallas and Auburn vs. Nebraska in the Orange Bowl Miami.
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